The Joplin Health Department is hosting a free First Impact teen driver program on Saturday, January 18.This is a great program for parents/guardians and teenage drivers, both recent, new or soon-to-be drivers, to learn more about safe driving. The event will be held from 2:30 to 4:00 pm at the Joplin Public Library, 1901 E. 20th Street. The class is free, but registration is required.
According to the First Impact webpage, “Teens aged 15-19 have the highest crash risk of any age group on the road. Teens are three times more likely to be involved in a fatal crash and the risk is highest during the first 30-90 days of independent driving. This program introduces parents to the risks their new teen drivers face and will provide parents with the tools to monitor, coach, and support their teen driver to reduce the risk of fatalities and injuries of teen drivers by 20-40%.”
To sign up, please click here. For more information, call 417-623-6122, ext. 1286.
About the Joplin Health Department:
The Joplin Health Department provides a variety of services to the community, including animal control, community health, environmental health, medical services, vital records, emergency preparedness and response planning, and WIC.
Reference:
Joplin Health Department
417.623.6122, ext. 1256
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